FX.co ★ Brazil Sheds Jobs in Decemeber

In December 2025, Brazil experienced a significant loss of 618,164 formal jobs, surpassing projections of a 478,000 job decline. This downturn followed November's positive gain of 85,900 jobs. The job reduction in December aligns with typical seasonal layoffs, as evidenced by a 1.26% monthly decrease, which is comparable to the recent December average decline of 1.07%. All five primary sectors reported net losses, with services shedding the most jobs (-280,810), followed by industry (-135,087), construction (-104,077), commerce (-54,355), and agriculture (-43,836). Every Brazilian state faced job losses, with the most significant declines occurring in São Paulo (-224,282), Minas Gerais (-72,755), and Paraná (-51,087).